Jami, the frightening way you get into Bellatrix's mind, well it just astounds me. You lace every thought of hers with revenge or her love of Voldemort and quite frankly, as amazing as it is, it does scare me a little!!

The initiation tests are such a good idea and I like the way Bella is using them to her advantage to get at belle who I am absolutely terrified for! I'm not going to lie! Not everyone can keep avoiding Bella and I don't know belles fate and yeah - you know I'm worried for her!!

I also like the bit of background we got about bellas own initiation tests. I wasnt surprised to read that she loved every second of it though. It's that kind of insane thinking that makes her such an amazing villain as well as a deadly one!!

Will we find out about Abigail by the way? I'm curious as to what changed for her? Has she seen sense?

Oh I was so happy to see happy lily again. Her mood after the attack is completely understandable but happy lily is so much lovelier to read!! I'm glad to see you dealt with her mood though with both her and James focusing it on a bit. The pair of them though, blaming themselves. I completely expected that reaction from James though so it was fun to see you write it that way!

I like that you also dealt with violet a little in this chapter too. I don't blame lily for not forgiving violet yet - if she ever does. She has every right to be angry at her!!

Oh I loved belles response to James! Her bluntness is so funny to read an really cracks me up. The little bit of guy talk we got at the end there was really good to see too. It was nice to have just a little James/Sirius time as they are best mates after all.

Ok the last section wasnt boring at all! You have amazing ideas that fill in any blanks we may have about what we know and/or make a really interesting read. I love your ideas about the potion - giving us the origins with the mermaids as well as some other details is what sets this story apart from others that I've read. I also love that you included the fish for Slughorn! One thing nobody ever does is seem to tell harry stories about his mum and dad ad that's one of the few we do get so it was really good that you included it in there!

Amazon chapte Jami - I really enjoyed this one! The level to detail was amazing and I just can't tell you how much I love these characters!

I would comment on your paragraph not knowing Belle's fate... but.. ;(.

Hahahah I agree about it not being surprised she loved every second. And yes!! That, to me, is exactly what makes her deadly. The fact that she's doing this all because she really loves it. Not because she wants power, not because she wants money or to be feared. Because she wants to please Voldemort and because she loves being able to be part of it. Now that's just messed up. Poor creepy thing.

Yes! We'll find out about what altered her opinion enough to back off, but not until book two ;). She's one of those subplots that gets carried on. Polly will too!

Okay, this is going to sound weird. But! The fact that you expected that of James, and that James did blame himself like you thought, makes me feel like I'm doing a good job keeping their characters defined and consistent. I'm so excited that you've gotten to know him that well... if that makes sense.

I think I'd stay angry at her as well. She didn't know the extent of her actions, but this was a big lesson on life for her.

I felt like we hadn't had enough guy talk lately, so I'm excited that you liked there bit of it. The friendship between those two usually makes me even happier than the J/L one ;). Well, sometimes. You know... it's probably a tie. haha.

Awww I'm so happy that section didn't put you to sleep! I know everyone doesn't like those scenes, but... well... too bad for them because I like writing them too much :P Oh my gosh Lauren I've gone on so many rants with Sarah (Athene Goodstrength) about the lack of stuff people tell Harry about his parents. You all knew them! Give the kid a break and tell him some stories! hmph. haha!

Thank you so much for another amazing review and for liking my nerdy mermaid scene ♥